November 14, 2024

Pono Pacific Land Management

Lihue

FULL TIME

Plantation Maintenance and Conservation Field Technician (Mahipapa Project - Kaua'i)

Plantation Maintenance and Conservation Field Technician
(Mahipapa Project, Kaua‘i)
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Pono Pacific Land Management, LLC was founded with a vision of helping Hawai‘i’s conservation agencies and landowners. Since 2000, we have been providing specialized services to a variety of clients including:
· Native habitat restoration and landscape maintenance
· Ungulate-proof/predator-proof fence construction
· Invasive species control
· Trail construction & maintenance
· Renewable energy solutions
Pono Pacific strives to nurture the values that steer our organization: character, humility, ʻohana (family/community-mindedness), service, excellence, and nobility in our employees through the important work we do for Hawai‘i.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
· Primarily general eucalyptus plantation maintenance under close supervision by a Field Supervisor and/or Project Manager, AND assist with other company projects as needed
· Effectively communicate with Field Supervisor, Project Manager, and Field Technicians with information such as schedules, status of equipment and materials, field observations, potential hazards, and team dynamics
· Training and safe operation of hand equipment such as chainsaws, electric trimmers, loppers, etc.
· Training and safe operation of machinery including track loaders, tractors, utility vehicles, etc.
· Training and safe application of fertilizers and herbicides
· Maintenance, proper storage, and applicable tracking of all hand equipment, machinery, and hazardous materials
· Executing daily and weekly goals regarding coppicing, cleaning fields, application of fertilizers/herbicides, etc as directed by the Field Supervisor and Project Managers
· Regularly properly wearing Personal Protective Equipment and maintaining a safe work environment
· Completing requisite data collection, reporting, and HR forms including timesheets in a timely manner
· Becoming proficient in Human Resources platform (complete timesheets, access employee handbook, etc.)
REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS
· Valid driver's license (or acquire within 3 months of hiring) and a clean driving record
· Reliable vehicle with understanding that driving within or between projects sites is required
· Follow directions while working in small groups or independently
· Willing and able to perform physically challenging work in potentially extreme outdoor conditions daily
· Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
SCHEDULE
· Normal work weeks are composed of eight (8) hour days, Monday through Friday with a 30-minute lunch break.
· Employees should plan to start work at the project site by 7:00am and expect to end each day at about 3:30pm.
· Due to the nature of field work, inclement weather may cause unsafe or unworkable conditions. In the event the Field Supervisor calls a Rain Day, the employee will receive two (2) hours of paid compensation for that day.
· Paid federal holidays are observed and detailed in the employee handbook.
COMPENSATION
Dependent on experience/qualifications and project (minimum starting: $18 - $25 per hour)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits: